How much does a chemist make in Florida?
$82,740a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Florida. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,895 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,200Median: $82,740Highest 10%: $150,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| Median | $82,740 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.23 | |
| 90th | $150,800 | $72.52 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Palm Bay, FL | $123,800 |
| Crestview, FL | $105,800 |
| Pensacola, FL | $97,470 |
| Gainesville, FL | $96,110 |
| Deltona, FL | $90,640 |
| Miami, FL | $83,180 |
| North Port, FL | $82,850 |
| Lakeland, FL | $81,640 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,330 |
| Tampa, FL | $76,830 |
| Orlando, FL | $73,100 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $53,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 32. Kentucky | $84,090 |
| 33. Kansas | $82,820 |
| 34. Missouri | $82,800 |
| 35. Florida | $82,740 |
| 36. North Carolina | $82,620 |
| 37. Arizona | $81,730 |
| 38. Nevada | $81,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $39.78 ($82,740 a year).
Do chemists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $82,740 against $91,240 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Florida rank for chemist pay?
Florida ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays chemists the most?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, with a median of $123,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.